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July 06, 2005
One Year Ago...
I've had complaints that my last entry was too short. When my fan base of two is unhappy--I am unhappy. Hi Mom and Dad (:
Tomorrow marks my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY with the Nova/DC area!!! Hurrah, everyone clap and cheer! Oh wait...i think i hear a chant from the crowd..."speech! speech! SPEECH! SPEECH!!"
[Jennifer raises her arms to quiet the crowd.]
"Friends, friends! Thank you...please...settle down."
"WE LOVE YOU JEN!" Someone shouts from the crowd.
"No, I love YOU!" Jennifer says pointing to the manager of Super H. [Crowd finally settles down.] "Friends, it was one year ago today that I stepped foot into this great area. Since then my taste buds have dulled so as to fellowship with my new Korean friends. Not only that, but my Korean vocabulary has increased FOUR fold (meaning i now know four korean phrases). I feel like i am a changed woman. Why? Because countless hours with the Style section of the Post has caused me to think in four to five-letter synonyms.
"Friends, it was also one year ago that I began my love relationship with a massive asian grocery store named Super H. Strawberries for 1.99/lb?! Watermelon for 3.99?! No wonder i feel short of breath when I walk through those sliding doors. They had me at 'harro.'
"And what about that fantastic Metro system? Can we give a hand for the Metro?!"
[Crowd chants] "HIP-HIP-HURRAY! HIP-HIP-HURRAY!"
"The orange line rocks, doesn't it? Yeah, i remember the first time I used the Metro...I took photos--and i'm not ashamed of that.
"And what about that FANtastic road system huh? I love how this city says, 'Why make things simple?!' I embrace the challenges. I love how 66 is clogged no matter what time it is. I love how the local roads twist and turn--you'd think after making four right turns you'd end up where you started...nope. Not here.
"But who could complain about the weather? I mean, minus the snow, rainstorms, and constant overbearing humidity, you're left with 7 days of pure bliss. I spend 4 of those days indoors monitoring the weather from my desktop--but I know if I were outside, it would be good.
"Seriously though, this whole year is evidence of God's goodness to me. I've experienced so many new things and met so many awesome people who have made my transition here a pleasant one. A special shout-out to my Xroaders(+dc) who have been the icing on the cake--thanks for putting up with me."
[Crowd roars! Jennifer is presented with a fruit basket from Super H. She waves and exits the stage.]
Posted by Jennafi at July 6, 2005 10:02 AM
Comments
congrats on your one year anni... has it been that long already?
"for the next hour, pocari sweat and cream tea on sale, 5 bottles for $35.99"
Posted by: at July 6, 2005 10:42 AM
haha. u dork. =]
Posted by: at July 6, 2005 10:42 AM
hahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahha... this is a great entry. it's almost like the "bible of nif".
aaaaaaaaaaaaaah, i'm definitely feeling the love, man... feeeeeeeeeeeeeelin' it.
Posted by: jengsta at July 6, 2005 10:56 AM
yay for being on the east coast for a year :) excellent entry.
Posted by: erica at July 6, 2005 11:19 AM
encore!
Posted by: aaron at July 6, 2005 02:20 PM
bravo, well said! ^^
here's to another year of fun and Super H Mart
Posted by: joyoo at July 6, 2005 03:13 PM
haha, you are so funny. congrats...here's to many more years in fairfax county!!!
Posted by: tinam at July 6, 2005 04:23 PM
awesomeness! ;)
Posted by: lydz at July 6, 2005 04:36 PM
errrr i just read that whole thing like twice trying to figure out the point. i think i like your pictures better.
Posted by: joyce at July 6, 2005 05:59 PM
you are too cute :) too bad you're not in florida, otherwise you could work w/ sherwin on pieces :)
Posted by: CJ at July 6, 2005 10:11 PM
whee!! so when's YOUR "Done-With-One" party?? :)
Posted by: oroooo at July 7, 2005 12:50 AM
you see now how only the best of the best and the cream of the crop come out of the d.c 'burbs?
Posted by: julie at July 7, 2005 05:24 AM
hahaha, that was hilarious
nice...i'm glad to hear that God's faithfulness is bearing fruit in your life
Posted by: Han at July 8, 2005 12:24 AM
thanks for the summary of the dc area...i feel like i don't even have to come visit anymore...psych
Posted by: alice at July 8, 2005 11:57 AM
Haha..."I LOVE YOU JEN!" Of course you'd hear that from the crowd. :) I miss you Pigs.
Posted by: Kathy at July 8, 2005 05:41 PM
hah, a little late, but what a great entry. wished i was there to see super H hand you that fruit basket.
Posted by: harry at July 13, 2005 01:16 PM
Jennifer, when are we finally hook up and have that crazy "eh-hem" that your always talking about on the messages that u leave on my voicemail?
-Confused and Ready in Los Angeles
Posted by: W. at July 14, 2005 12:20 AM
happy birthday!
Posted by: aaron at July 18, 2005 01:21 PM
texas holdem 'I think, therefore I am,' is the statement of an intellectual who underrates toothaches.
Posted by: texas holdem at September 10, 2005 10:37 PM